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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,794.55, 704,689.83 and 170,204.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,794.55, 704,689.83 and 170,204.89 is: 255,306.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,794.55 : 704,689.83 = 170,204.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,794.55/704,689.83 = 170,204.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,794.55x = 704,689.83 × 170,204.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,794.55x = 119,941,654,999.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,941,654,999.27/469,794.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,306.61

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